WABASH - 105.9 The Bash and Mi Tunes 101.9 welcomes American English: The Complete Beatles Experience to the Honeywell Center Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
American English is the only Beatles tribute band recognized by Sir Paul McCartney. They were voted "number one" by thousands of Beatles fans at Beatlefest for three consecutive years, and won Illinois Entertainer of the Year. In concert they perform songs covering the career of the Beatles from 1963 to 1970, with attention to every musical detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments and special effects.
The show begins with the early years of Ed Sullivan, and includes classic favorites such as "She Loves You," "Twist and Shout" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand."
Next, American English recreates the psychedelic era of The Beatles, performing selections from "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", featuring songs like "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "With a Little Help From My Friends."The final leg of the tour includes music from "The White Album", "Let It Be" and "Abbey Road" - featuring renditions of songs like "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," "The Long And Winding Road" and "Come Together."
Tickets are $12, $18 and $25, and may be purchased at the box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by calling 260-563-1102 or by visiting www.honeywellcenter.org
